Digestive Health

A recent review funded by the International Probiotics Association and authored by members of the association’s scientific committee, investigated the relationship between the gastrointestinal microbiome, the host immune system, and viral immunity.

Lallemand Health Solutions and Nimble Science have announced the start of the first North American study of Nimble’s Small Intestine Microbiome Aspiration (SIMBA) Capsule, which passively samples the small intestine and transits the gastrointestinal tract.

The Evolve virtual summit, taking place February 24, 2021 will provide dietary supplement manufacturers and brand owners next-level trends in revolutionizing microbiome health

Kaneka Probiotics announced Cardio Probiotic (L. plantarum KABP-011, L. plantarum KABP-012, and L. plantarum KABP-013) achieved U.S. FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status.

Despite a mild sales decline in 2020, probiotics remain a top-selling ingredient across channels. Hear expert predictions about how probiotics' ability to straddle multiple categories, and the growing understanding of microbiome health benefits, will continue to propel probiotics' growth in 2021.

In the introductory paper, “Bovine colostrum: its constituents and uses,” the researchers describe the main constituents and quality control of bovine colostrum while sharing an overview of the use of cow colostrum in human and veterinary health and wellness.

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

AIDP, Inc. has secured U.S. patent 10,881,675 B2 on Jan. 5, 2021 for the combination of Actazin, a green or gold kiwi extract powder rich in the digestive enzyme actinidin, with PreticX xylooligosaccharide (XOS), a prebiotic.

Lallemand Health Solutions and the Natural Health Product Research Alliance concluded a long-term partnership to implement the Purity-IQ Certification Program, to provide added assurance for probiotic strain authenticity.

These functional fibers are amassing an impressive record for strengthening gut and immune health, alike.

ProBiotix Health, a subsidiary of OptiBiotix Health PLC, has reached a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its branded LPLDL ingredient with Genuine Health for the development of a cardiovascular health product in Canada and the U.S.

Body&Fit, Glanbia Performance Nutrition’s direct-to-consumer brand, and Lonza are collaborating to expand Body&Fit’s nutrition, supplements and dietary solutions utilizing Lonza’s Duocap capsule portfolio and specialty nutrition ingredients.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Howaru Calm, a probiotic aimed to support consumer’s response to stress.

Healright has launched healright.com, the exclusive platform to deliver its micronutrient bars directly to consumers.

A recent study called the Personalised Responses to Dietary Composition Trial (PREDICT 1) study, is among the largest and most detailed on the microbiome after performing deep metagenomic sequencing of 1,203 gut microbiomes from 1,098 individuals.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has launched a new video series called “4 Things to Know,” which explains complex dietary supplements industry topics for non-industry audiences.

As part of its range of organic and sustainable ingredients called inavea, Nexira has combined baobab pulp and acacia gum for their prebiotic effects on flora balance and gut comfort.

ACV’s natural and uncomplicated ingredient profile has consumers saying, “How do you like them apples?”

Sabinsa announces five new patents pertaining to digestive health, sports nutrition, heart health, and sexual health.

The two new consumer product applications under Friesland's Biotis Brain Health Benefit Solutions range are built on galacto-oligosaccharide, a dairy prebiotic shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria that could help consumers feel less stressed and anxious.

Advances in microbiome-based data science and technology—including AI-based analytics and the mainstream accessibility of powerful computer processing—will play a key role as next-generation food producers look to accelerate our understanding of nutrition and health.

Ganeden BC30, a patented spore-forming probiotic ingredient from Kerry, supports protein amino acid absorption, according to a recent clinical study.

Nutralliance announced that the line of 11 lactic acid-producing probiotic species manufactured by Ildong Biosciences is now self-affirmed GRAS.

A recent study found that supplementation with Bacillus subtilis DE111 from Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes modified the microbiome composition of children attending daycare.

Cargill has made a $25 million anchor investment in BioGaia, a leading probiotics manufacturing.